Question

sugar act, also called plantation act or revenue act, (1764),
this act increased taxes and made it more difficult for colonists to buy sugar and molasses from non-british traders. many colonists would buy cheaper goods from french and dutch traders from their caribbean plantations so britain increased customs taxes to force colonists to buy british sugar. prices increased from 1 penny per gallon to 3 pennies. (that equals $1.03 in 2020) this meant britain now had a monopoly, meaning only one market for sugar as colonists would not want to pay the higher price for other sugar. it also included a section about seizing and searching ships for their cargo to make sure they were obeying the rule or they risked being taken prisoner and forced to pay more money by the british, thus hurting yolonial trade. this act was repealed (ended) in 1765.

1. how do you think this act could be protested?
2. who benefitted from this tax? why do you feel such a high tax was placed on sugar?

Explanation:

For question 4, colonists could protest through petitions to British authorities, boycotting British sugar, or engaging in smuggling (as they did before the act). For question 5, Britain benefited as it increased revenue and controlled trade. The high tax was likely to pay off war debts (like from the French - Indian War) and assert economic control over the colonies.

Answer:

1. Colonists could protest via petitions, boycotts, or smuggling.
2. Britain benefited (revenue, trade control). High tax for war debt (e.g., French - Indian War) and economic control.